Youth Affairs


Youth Affairs Achievements – Osun State

International Youth Day Celebration

The State Government funded the execution of International Youth Day in 2023, 2024, and 2025, celebrated annually on 12th August. The events involved educative lectures, goodwill messages, cultural displays, and medical checkups, presided over by Hon. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan, Commissioner for Youth Affairs.

  • 2023 International Youth Day Celebration
  • 2024 International Youth Day Celebration
  • 2025 International Youth Day Celebration

National Youth Council of Nigeria (Osun State Chapter)

  • Grants released in 2023 and 2025.
  • Organized “Osun Step Out and Innovation” in April 2024.
  • Funded Congress/Election on 1st February 2025.
  • Inauguration of Executive Members on 2nd February 2025.
  • Ramadan and Lenten Lecture on 27th March 2025.
  • Handing over ceremony in April 2025.
  • Inauguration of Directorate on 24th May 2025 at I-CON Polytechnic Hall.
  • Town Hall Meetings across six geo-political zones (3rd – 5th July 2025).
  • Sponsorship for Citizenship and Leadership Training at Sea School, Lagos.
  • Sponsorship to African Youth Commission Program in Canada (2025).

Imole Youth Corps

Launched on 6th February 2025, 10,000 youths were inaugurated into the Imole Youth Corps Scheme and deployed to Teachers Corps, Medical Corps, and Environmental Corps.

  • Provision of working tools for Environmental Corps.
  • 31 coordinators selected across Local Governments.
  • Monthly stipend of ₦30,000 for each member.
  • ₦100,000 monthly for Local Government coordinators.

Skills Acquisition Programme

In September 2024, selected youths were trained in Adire making and confectionary (cakes, small chops, meat pies). Take-off stipends were distributed to support their businesses.

Youth Empowerment

In November 2023, Hon. Olagunju Moshood Olalekan empowered a 16-year-old girl, Kejo Shade, a Buka worker, for a brighter future.

Nigeria Youth Parliament

Three youths from Osun State were nominated to represent the state at the National Youth Parliament in Abuja in July 2024.

Imole Youth Engagement

Commissioner launched “Imole Youth Engagement Programme” tagged Commissioner at your door step at Dharmiecoal Textile Art Gallery, Osogbo on 13th March 2024.

Other Youth Activities

  • Osun Youth Walk to Live for Imole
  • Digital Advocacy
  • Hosting of Mr. Samson Ajao (World Guinness Record Winner)
  • Osun Youth Dialogue Program
  • Sponsorship of Youth Delegates
  • Youth Empowerment Initiatives
  • Osun Youth Fun Fair Tourism
  • Sensitization Outreach
  • Youth Stakeholders Workshop
  • Capacity Training for Selected Youth
  • Osun Youth Conference

Inter-Ministerial Activities

  • Representation at ICT & Digital Economy Agenda Implementation (6th March 2023).
  • Stakeholder Meeting on New Industrial Policy Document (9th May 2023).

NYSC Osun State Activities

  • Permanent Secretary attended NYSC Award Ceremony at Presidential Villa (April 2023).
  • Regular financial assistance for NYSC Orientation and Passing Out Programs.
  • Commissioner attended NYSC Governing Board meeting in Abuja (June 2024).
  • NYSC Corps Employers Workshop (23rd – 24th July 2025, Ede).
  • Funding for two years rental fee of NYSC Secretariat.
  • Inauguration of NYSC State Government Board Members (13th March 2025).

Renovation of NYSC Orientation Camp, Ede

  • Painting of entire fence and buildings.
  • Complete roofing of Pavilion.
  • Completion of Male and Female Hostels.
  • Provision of 2,375 double bunks.
  • Provision of 2,000 mattresses.
  • Provision of 3,000 bed spreads.
  • Installation of solar street lights within the camp.